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Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Lacey Township Police Department to protect the lives and property of those who visit, work, or reside in Forked River, Lanoka Harbor, and Bamber Lake, New Jersey. We, as the dedicated members of the Lacey Township Police Department, are committed to working diligently toward reducing criminal activity and victimization while improving the quality of life of the residents we so proudly serve. Our promise is to serve with honor and the highest level of integrity to maintain the public’s confidence in our organization.
Welcome to the Lacey Township Police Department Website
The dedicated members of the Lacey Township Police Department are committed to providing the highest level of service to the community. This includes the use of technology to not only ensure our law enforcement efforts are more efficient and effective, but to also provide the community with convenient services and timely information. You may obtain a motor vehicle accident report, valuable information on identity theft, neighborhood crime alerts, information on the passage of new laws, and much more. Please feel free to browse this website to familiarize yourself with the Lacey Township Police Department and the services available. This site will continue to evolve as additional opportunities to serve you better become available.
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Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Elf Officer Justice – Yesterday, December 17, 2020
Day 17: Much like our volunteer fire companies, the job of a Lacey Township Police Officer would be much more difficult without the assistance from Lacey Township and Lanoka Harbor Emergency Medical Services. Today, Elf Officer Justice visited Lacey Township EMS Squad #23, where he was provided with a tour of their facility and ambulances. Lacey Township and Lanoka Harbor EMS squads have been essential toward assisting our officers with calls for service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Once again, thank you to all of our emergency services for their dedication to our community.
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Elf Officer Justice – December 16, 2020
Day 16: Elf Officer Justice took the time today to utilize our PBA 238 gym. Although COVID-19 and social distancing measures have greatly impacted the way we use our facility, officers regularly maintain strong physical fitness activities at police headquarters, while off duty. It is overly important that our police officers practice good health and physical fitness measures. When a new police officer candidate is hired for the first time, they must attend an approved police academy. High physical fitness standards are set in the police academy, and all recruits are expected to exceed these standards.
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Elf Officer Justice – For Yesterday, December 15th, 2020
Day 15: Yesterday, Elf Officer Justice visited the Lanoka Harbor Volunteer Fire Company, Station 61. All of our emergency services, including all three of our local fire departments (Forked River, Lanoka Harbor, and Bamber Lakes) greatly assist our police officers on a number of emergencies. Over the past weeks, Santa has spent several nights riding through Lacey Township neighborhoods on fire engines and interacting with the public. Elf Officer Justice was assigned to assist at the Lanoka Harbor Fire Company. We thank all of our local emergency services for their dedication to Lacey Township and their continued support of the police department. They never hesitate to assist our agency when needed.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – May 21st through May 28th, 2020
Fraud- On Thursday, May 21, 2020, at 2:38 p.m., Officer Alan Abrecht met with a Forked River resident reporting fraud. The victim stated that an unknown suspect opened a checking account and a credit card in his name. It also appears that the same suspect put a stop on the victim’s mail so he would not be made aware of the transactions. The suspect took cash advances totaling $1,900. Theft- On Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 6:17 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota met with a Norwood Street resident in reference to a theft. The victim reported several items missing from her home including an undetermined amount of cash and prescription medication. Assist Other Agency- On Saturday, May 23, 2020, at 6:07 p.m., Officers Keith Pearce and Michael Hutman responded to the Capstan Drive area for a reported female swimmer in distress. The caller reported that a female had fallen off a jet ski and appeared to need assistance. Several people in the area, including two fisherman, advised that they observed two females on a jet ski go into the lagoon and then exit as if they entered the wrong lagoon. The New Jersey State Police Marine Unit and [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – May 14th through May 21st, 2020
Burglary- On Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 12:10 p.m., Officer John Simonson responded to a Crestwood Drive home for a reported burglary. The victim reported that during an unknown time frame a window of the home was pried open allowing entry. The home was vacant at the time of the burglary. Arrest- On Friday, May 15, 2020, at 4:54 p.m., officers responded to Crestwood Drive after a suspicious vehicle was seen in the driveway of a recently burglarized vacant home. Detectives located the vehicle and conducted a stop after it left the area. During the stop, the driver, later identified as Esly Peters, refused to comply with officer instructions and was placed under arrest. Peters, 48, was charged with Obstructing the Administration of Law, Resisting Arrest, and Trespassing after it was determined that he had entered the fenced portion of the residence. Peters was released on his own recognizance pending a Court appearance. Fire- On Friday, May 15, 2020, at 5:37 p.m., Officer Bruce Carver responded to Constitution Drive for the report of a bathroom fire. The home sustained minor damage and the fire was ruled accidental as it originated inside the bathroom exhaust fan. Arrest- On [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – May 7th through May 14th, 2020
Theft- On Friday, May 8, 2020, at 2:46 p.m., Officer Noah Schaffer met with a Forked River resident reporting theft. The victim stated that his credit card was utilized by a suspect to forward $200 through a Money Gram app. The case is under investigation. DWI- On Friday, May 8, 2020, at 5:29 p.m., Officers Michael Baldasari and Brian Holt responded to Walmart for a report of a possible intoxicated driver. Investigation at the scene revealed that Kathina Morgan, 51, was under the influence. Morgan was placed under arrest and issued summonses for DWI and Reckless Driving. Fire- On Saturday, May 9, 2020, at 4:29 p.m., Officers Brian Holt and Bruce Carver responded to a 911 call for a reported fire. Officers arrived at the Rowe Street home and discovered an oven fire. The Lanoka Harbor Fire Department arrived and assisted with the fire and ventilation. Minor damage was sustained. Pedestrian Struck- On Sunday, May 10, 2020, at 5:13 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to a Devon Street residence in reference to a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. The complainant, a 22 year-old female, alleged being struck by a small silver sedan while she was walking [...]